Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2008 for Climb Pittsburgh II – the only event of its kind in Pittsburgh. The American Lung Association invites you to participate in this athletic challenge while raising much needed funds for those battling lung disease. This is not an event for the faint of heart – or in our case, lungs! Climb Pittsburgh II will challenge elite athletes in a race to the top of the Gulf Tower in Downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading
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"Taste Matters" at Future Tenant – Opening Reception 1/18!
“Taste Matters,” Future Tenant’s newest exhibition by guest curator Robert Raczka opens this Friday, January 18th. This exhibition of 50 hand-picked thrift-store artworks playfully celebrates the creativity of amateurs and anonymous professionals. Stop by our opening reception at 819 Penn Avenue between 6-9pm for food, drink, music, and — of course– great art!
The exhibition will run through February 16th. Gallery hours are Tuesday though Sunday, 12:30-6:00pm.
In the spirit of art auctions and door prizes, the artwork included in “Taste Matters” will be given away to the audience at the conclusion of the show. Beginning on Saturday, February 16th at 12:30 p.m. anyone can choose a work from the exhibit and it will be theirs to keep. Mark your calendars!
For more information visit www.futuretenant.org
Film Fun: Children of the Corn
I have a thing for documentary films, I love them. Thus I am very interested in seeing this documentary, King Corn, at Pittsburgh Filmmakers this weekend. King Corn is the story of two friends who plant and grow an acre of corn in Iowa and try to follow their corn across the country to see where food comes from. I enjoyed (was terrified by) Fast Food Nation and I really really like corn, so I am looking forward to checking out this film. Continue reading
Brad Yoder @ Franktuary
Brad Yoder is a Pittsburgh based rock star. Brad performs all over the country, but most often here in Pittsburgh. True story – my dad happened to be in Colorado and ran into Brad performing. I am familiar with Brad’s music as my sister and her friends are huge fans and almost every mix cd in the car has some Brad Yoder tracks.
Brad was recently voted best solo artist by Pittsburgh City Paper readers.
Tomorrow, Friday, January 4th Brad will be performing at Franktuary from noon to 1:30pm. Another great reason to leave your office, stop eating holiday left overs (christmas cookies don’t really count as lunch anyways) and head over to see the good folks at Franktuary.
Franktuary 325 Oliver Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Check out Brad Yoder’s awesome website – www.BradYoder.com – awesome website with great design by Pittsburgh artist Mike Budai.
Funny Theater: Second City does Iron City
I know I mentioned this back in December but this performance tops my list of things to do in January. Second City is a famous and funny comedy troupe from Chicago. They have prepared a very special, very funny performance to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250 birthday – Three Rivers Run Through It.
The Post-Gazette has a nice article on their performance here. The folks from Second City spent some time (72 hours here) last year to get the Pittsburgh experience for their show.
“It’s kinda a unique thing we’re doing,” Furman said. “I’m not sure if it’s been done before. To go out and visit a city and create a show specifically for it — it says a lot about Pittsburgh pride. It’s a nice celebration for the city.”
Second City will be at the Public Theater Jan 8 – 13. For tickets call Becky at 412.316.1600.
